Kon Tum: Positive Signs in Conservation Efforts

Recently, residents of Kon Tum province have been actively involved in conservation efforts by voluntarily handing over endangered wildlife to the authorities.

Within a month, residents received two reticulated pythons from the Kon Tum City Forest Protection Department. Specifically, on September 23rd, Ms N.T.T.S. handed over a python that her family had found and taken care of. Previously, on August 15th, another resident in Nguyen Trai Ward also surrendered a 5kg python.

The python was handed over by the people to the Kon Tum City Forest Ranger Department. (Photo: Trieu Thanh)

The reticulated python, scientifically known as Python molurus, is classified as a Group IIB species and is listed as an endangered and precious wild animal. In Vietnam, reticulated pythons are primarily found in the midlands and mountainous regions, including the Melaleuca and the southern mangrove forests. Specifically:

• In the Mekong Delta, pythons are often found in swamps, flooded mangrove forests, Melaleuca forests, or dense gardens.
• In the northern region, pythons usually hibernate in caves during the winter and hunt at night. In the summer, they enjoy soaking in water.

Additionally, on August 9th, a resident voluntarily handed over an 8.5kg pig-tailed macaque to the Kon Tum City Forest Protection Department. The pig-tailed macaque, scientifically known as Macaca leonina, is one of the largest species in the macaque family.

The reticulated python and the pig-tailed macaque are classified as Group IIB species and listed as endangered and precious wild animals.

In positive news, the Biodiversity Conservation and Ecotourism Center in Kon Tum reported receiving and rescuing 13 endangered wildlife individuals from residents this year. These actions demonstrate the love of nature among the local people and contribute significantly to the conservation of biodiversity in the region.

Source: Thanh Nien Newspaper